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Oahu Weather Forecast for May 23, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for May 23, 2026

Breezy to locally windy trades will weaken slightly through Monday, then hold at moderate strength through the remainder of the week. Showers will favor...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for May 23, 2026

Oahu Surf Forecast for May 23, 2026

Surf heights are expected to remain just below advisory thresholds along east facing shores through the weekend and then trend downward next week as trade wind...

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Oahu News:

The HPD crackdown on e-bike violations in West Oahu resulted in five bikes seized and 10 citations issued. Meanwhile, the City is starting curb and ramp improvements across sidewalks in communities including Aiea and Kailua. Ahead of the busy Memorial Day weekend, Hawaii gas prices remain among the highest nationwide, causing concern for travelers. In environmental news, the EPA awarded the state $9.5 million to address 'forever chemicals' detected in Haleakala water samples. The HPD Commission has selected David Lazar as the next Honolulu Police Chief, succeeding a competitive selection process. Lastly, volunteers have sewn thousands of leis for the Memorial Day ceremony at Puowaina Cemetery, honoring those who served.

HPD cracks down on e-bike violations in West Oahu

May 22, 2026 Spectrum

City to begin curb and ramp work on sidewalks across Oahu

May 22, 2026 Spectrum

Hawaii gas prices among highest in nation ahead of Memorial Day weekend

May 23, 2026 Star Advertiser

Oil prices could spike next week without Iran deal: GasBuddy

May 22, 2026 KHON2

'Forever chemicals' detected in Haleakala water samples; EPA awards state $9.5M to address forever chemicals

May 19, 2026 Spectrum

"Trump’s EPA Vows To Fight ‘Forever Chemicals’ By Loosening Regulations"

May 22, 2026 Honolulu Civil Beat

HPD Commission selects David Lazar as next Honolulu Police chief

May 20, 2026 Star Advertiser

Police commission defends choice of outsider as Honolulu’s next police chief

May 22, 2026 KHON2

HPD chief finalist Lambert speaks out after loss

May 23, 2026 KHON2

Editorial: Experienced Lazar must prove worth

May 22, 2026 Star Advertiser

Anti-ICE San Franciscan Lazar to be Next Honolulu Chief

May 21, 2026 Hawaii Free Press

Coast Guard searching for overdue fisherman near Waianae; search underway off Oahu west coast for overdue vessel with person aboard

May 22, 2026 Star Advertiser

Coast Guard searches for missing fisherman off Oahu west coast

May 22, 2026 KHON2

Maui News

Maui football standout Kaholi Krau commits to Utah State University

Baldwin High School senior Kaholi Krau has officially committed to continue his academic and athletic career at Utah State University, where he will play football for the Aggies in the Pac-12 Conference.

HECO installing sturdier replacement poles in Lahaina, with plans for limited underground lines

Hawaiian Electric started work this week to replace wooden poles with steel and composite fiberglass on a key stretch of Honoapi'ilani Highway that it calls the "first targeted area of critical pole hardening."

Maui Weather Forecast for May 23, 2026

Breezy to locally windy trades will weaken slightly through Monday, then hold at moderate strength through the remainder of the week. Showers will favor...

Maui Council committee forwards Pāʻia Town project to the Maui Planning Commission

A mixed-use development proposed for 40 acres of former sugarcane land near Pāʻia won committee approval Wednesday, moving a project that would bring up to 170 homes, commercial businesses, a medical clinic and a public parking lot to the next stage of a years-long entitlement process.

6.0 earthquake off Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi

There is no tsunami threat to Hawaiʻi following a 6.0 (preliminary magnitude 5.9) earthquake that occurred at 9:46 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, 12 km S of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, on Hawaiʻi Island. The location is on the western flank of Maunaloa.

Kaua‘i News

Full road closures scheduled for portions of Ala Wai Road

These road closures are necessary for the public’s safety and to allow crews of the Roads Division to complete culvert and road repairs within the County right of way.

Kapaʻa High class of 2026 celebrates graduation of 275 students with 39 valedictorians

Class of 2026 "has been nothing short of amazing," said Kapaʻa High School Principal Thomas Cox in his speech during the school's graduation ceremony Friday, May 22, before diplomas were handed out.

Kauaʻi farmers and small businesses find new home at Anahola Marketplace

The eagerly anticipated weekly farmers market at Anahola Marketplace on Kauaʻi's North Shore debuts on June 1, featuring a vibrant mix of local farmers, artisans, and food trucks.

Road closures postponed for Menehune Road in Waimea

Single-lane and full road closures were originally announced for weekdays May 27 through June 12; additional information about when the closures and work will be rescheduled is forthcoming.

Wrong Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, card might have been sent to about 800 households

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services says its electronic benefit transfer, or EBT, vendor Fidelity Information Services sent some beneficiaries SUN Bucks card instead of regular Kōkua card.

Island of Hawai‘i News

Tokuda, Case introduce measure aimed at cracking down on illegal fireworks trafficking

Measure proposed by the 2 Hawaiʻi Democrats in the U.S. House expands federal money laundering laws to cover illegal movement of fireworks across state lines.

Strong magnitude-6.0 quake causes some damage in West Hawaiʻi on Big Island

Fallen large rocks and debris on portions of two West Hawaiʻi roadways result in police advising public to avoid those routes while crews clean up the landslides caused by strong temblor Friday night, May 22, south of Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo.

UPDATE: Landslides caused by strong earthquake cleared from portions of 2 West Hawaiʻi roadways

Both lanes of Nāpōʻopoʻo Road, between the 10-mile marker and Middle Keʻei Road, are closed and motorists should drive with caution on Highway 11 between Rabbit Hill Road and Manuka State Park as crews clean up large rocks and debris in both areas.

After 8 years, Pāhoa Elementary School master plan to expand, modernize facilities finally moves forward

The public is invited to comment on all the planned phases of the Pāhoa Elementary School expansion by May 31.

Wind advisory extended again for portions of Big Island

Northern and southern areas of the island can expect northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph to persist, with gusts up to 40 mph, through Saturday, May 23; Hawaiian Electric continues to monitor weather in Kawaihae and Waikōloa areas in case public safety power shutoffs are necessary to prevent wildfires.

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